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Falling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Oct 15 11:16am | Replies (201)Comment receiving replies
You need to get to a specialist ASAP. If you don't remember having any faintness or dizziness before falling, you might be having loss of memory going back to just before it happens (retrograde amnesia). There might be a cardiac cause that needs study. Heart problems can cause loss of consciousness with NO warning. A good neurologist might be a place to start. Find a doctor who will listen to your story and take a thorough history.
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My comment was seven yrs ago, but just as true today!
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i have same problem no warning just fall not conscious until I hit the ground now more than 32 since 2008.
I have had 2 knees replaced and ligaments repaired. Neurologist says Drop Attack but Doctor said
Vascovagal syncope. No treatment or MRI nothing still fall.
The scary thing is I stepped off grass onto beach facing west when I woke up I was 6 feet facing north south on my back on the sand. I do not always travel mostly just go straight down sometimes wake enough time to put my hands in front of my face. Twice nearly run over so it is important I find out WHY?
Sometimes I do faint so add all falls now 74 and I have fainted since i was !!years old no sport.